Share this:

Like this:

Here in Tahoe we really don’t have bike lanes like bigger cities do. However for those of us who cycle, whether as a commuter or for recreation, we do have to deal with cars (and cars need to deal with cyclists).

In a demonstration to warn luxury car drivers not to park in the bicycle lane in the Lithuanian city of Vilnius, the mayor of the city recently crushed a Mercedes-Benz parked in the bike lane with an army tank. Full story here and here’s a Youtube video as well. Obviously this is set up however quite entertaining:

If you haven’t seen it yet it’s that time again where Unofficial Networks.com has the next installment of our “Light is Right” gear review posted. This time it covers the MSR Reactor stove system. Check it out HERE for the rundown on this great piece of gear.

In other gear news check out our Facebook page for a bunch of new 2012 stuff from Vibram Five Fingers, Keen running shoes, and Camelbak running vests!

As I’m sure you’ll all agree it seems like the focus this time of the year in the two wheel world seems to fall on the Tour de France, and rightfully so. However here’s a video on a recent race that also goes down in France but involves mountain bikes.

Here’s finally some stoke from the 2011 Megavalanche!!!! Have a good weekend.

Most of us who backcountry ski have heard of Dynafit mainly due to the killer bindings they produce but also due to their boots and skis. They also make a bunch of other stuff, however until now it’s been winter related; sausage suits for randonee racing, backpacks, poles, and winter clothing.

For summer 2012 they’re coming out with a summer clothing line for “alpine running and alpine biking”. Here’s a link to the press release, click below:

In case you missed it on the Twitter Big Blue Adventure has the results posted for the XTERRA Tahoe City (long and short course) and also the Run to Squaw that both went down last weekend. Western States 100 just tweeted that there are a ton of videos up on YouTube from the race this past weekend, check them all out HERE! More WS100, Competitor.com has a nice write up on the winners of the race as well. “Jornet, Greenwood Win Western States 100″.

Coming up on the 4th of July is the Firecracker Mile in Truckee. The extent of the course? From ” US Bank – Donner Pass Rd to Downtown Truckee .” More info and registration HERE! Enough running for now! Lets check out some alpine action with Colin Haley:

It’s that time of the year again. The 38th Annual Western States 100 Endurance Run begins this weekend right here at 5AM on Saturday in Squaw Valley and continues on to Auburn for 100 miles. Get out there and cheer these folks on. It’s another year with snow on the course and should be quite a weekend! Click on the buckle to link to the Western States 100 website.

Not into the whole ultra thing or maybe you got shut down on the entry in the WS100? Well Big Blue Adventure has a couple events this weekend as well in Tahoe. On SaturdayXTERRA Tahoe City begins at 8AM right at Commons Beach! Entrants will swim, mountain bike, and trail run there way to the finish once again at Commons Beach.

Then commencing Sunday at 7:45AM is theRun to Squaw Valley USA. A 7.9 mile running race beginning at Commons Beach and finishing at the Village at Squaw Valley. On site registration available for both events!

A grueling physical workout intended to make you a better athlete. Usually done at home or the gym, and we call that place the “pain cave.”

“If I want to get faster on the bike, I’ve gotta do my workout, so I am headed to the pain cave.”

I disagree with “at home or in the gym” and feel this can be attained in a far broader spectrum of activities or ailments and is obviously everyone’s perspective will be different. Keep in mind it is from the Urban Dictionary.

The following article describes it from the point of view of a professional level athlete, Torbjørn Sindballe, during a triathlon. It’s pretty interesting experiencing the mental state of a world class triathlete overcoming the mental and physical challenges of giving it everything they’ve got.